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Aug 22, 2023

33 Products For The Not

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

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Perilogics is a small business creating hyper-functional tool holsters and bags for carrying your stuff on-the-go.

Promising review: "I travel for a living and fly often. I regret not buying this in the beginning when I started traveling. I can clip it to the back of the seat in front of me and also on the windows. It is small enough to fold up and fit in my pocket. This is random but related — if you are sitting in an exit row on an airplane you cannot clip this to the window until the plane is in the air — other than that they do not care it is clipped to the window during the flight. Highly recommended." —Chrissie Jo

Get it from Amazon for $12.97 (available in black and purple).

Promising review: "Love this product. Provides great suds as any handful of soap would. This is excellent for travel, especially in public bathrooms that don’t always guarantee soap. Discreet and great for places where you might not want to touch the dispenser. A lot comes in one container. Gave some packets away to my family." —Kerry-Ann Archibald1

Get a three-pack (150 sheets total) from Amazon for $8.49 (available in larger multipacks).

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Promising review: "I have always suffered from motion sickness. My whole life I have hated long car rides, even short car rides. As soon as I get in the car and buckle in, I already feel the nausea. I bought these for a 16-hour roadtrip, and they worked 100%. I felt perfectly comfortable the whole way through. I could even watch movies and text on my phone and feel alright. My two daughters suffer from the same thing (ages 1 and 3) to the point where they couldn't keep any food down. The kids bands worked for them 100% of the time, too. 10/10 recommend. I'll be buying more for sure." —Veronica

Get a pair from Amazon for $8.48.

Promising review: "Used for the first time today on my 7-year-old. First time in his life he actually enjoyed having sunscreen applied to his skin! Very easy to use and not messy at all. Extremely pleased with this purchase!" —amyj

Get it from Amazon for $23.98+ (available in six colors and in multipacks).

This product is formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, or SLS.

Promising review: "I’ve had this bottle for over a year! It’s lasted with my family through Disney World, Destin spring break, and every time we go to the pool! I’ve had some bad sunburns. I slather this on and reapply after it’s soaked in and I wake up with a deep tan. Whatever is in it is like magic! The smell is kinda weird to me, but as well as this lotion works it could smell like cough syrup and I’d still happily use it." —Natalie Smith

Get it from Amazon or $13.33.

Promising review: "I just used it for five days in 90-degree-plus weather at Bonnaroo music festival in the middle of Tennessee on a farm in June with 100,000 people walking several miles, dancing, and sweating every day. I am happy to report that this product is a lifesaver. My thighs didn't chafe once, and I have big ones! I had to reapply once during the day. I strongly recommend buying this if you have large thighs and need relief from chafing. I couldn't wear dresses or skirts in the heat if I was walking anywhere, and now I live in them because of this stuff! Buy it! It works!" —Isaac

Get it from Amazon for $5.29.

Promising review: "Took them on vacation so I could pack light. These worked great! My daughter was covered in mud one day, and these took out all of it. Will be ordering them for future trips! Keep in mind you do not get a ton of suds, but your clothes still come clean and smell good." —Maggie Dennis

Get 50 sheets from Amazon for $12.51.

Promising review: "Love this clothesline! We take this with us on resort vacations. It's nice to be able to wash out swimsuits, etc. and hang them to dry every day so they don't smell after days of nonstop ocean fun. This one is nice because you don't need clothespins, and it stretches pretty far. I was able to hang up two kid's swimsuits, two kid's rash guards, two adult swimsuits, and two adult rash guards, and still had room for more. This is a must if you take any tropical vacation where it's humid and hard for clothes to dry out." —Haley G

Get it from Amazon for $10.95.

Promising review: "The earbuds are everything I had hoped they would be. I like the fit in my ear, and that is important for achieving the sound I wanted. I like the fact that they are waterproof and can use them on vacation without worrying about damaging them." —C S

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "Worked beautifully on a recent eight-hour flight from New York City to Frankfurt! Really easy to pair with my Bose noise-canceling earbuds and charges quickly. The sound quality was excellent. I'm so excited about this product that I'm going to buy one for each of my family members!" —emily p murray

Get it from Amazon for $54.99 (available in black and white and two other styles).

Promising review: "These were the perfect size to hold all our medicine. We didn’t need a Monday through Friday organizer. We just needed something to help consolidate medicine for travel. It held way more than I was expecting and came with labels so no confusion of medicine." —Momof3

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $8.97.

Promising review: "I absolutely hate having to worry about all the different cords I need for travel — iPhone, AirPods, watch. This is extremely convenient and saves me the hassle of having three different cords. Absolutely love this gadget!" —Blanca

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in nine colors).

Promising review: "Probably one of the best $13 I spent on anything. If you travel a lot, especially internationally, this is a must have because you have every kind of adapter on one plug and don’t have to worry about constantly buying a certain adapter every time you travel to a different country. This has it all." —Abby Santiago

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in three colors).

The wallet has a passport pocket, boarding pass compartment, three credit card slots, an ID slot, a slim card pouch, slim pocket, a ticket slot, a cellphone pouch, a coin zippered pocket, key holder, and pen holder.

Promising review: "Great for traveling. It holds all my important info for an international vacation. Didn't have to worry about misplacing my passport or fear my card info being compromised." —Crystal

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 36 colors).

Promising review: "I took my kids on their first international trip, and this thing was a total lifesaver. It fits easily in a fanny pack or small purse for easy access, and it fit my whole family's passports, vaccine cards, boarding passes, and a pen with plenty of room for cash and cards if you decide to use it as a wallet for your trip. It made getting checked in a breeze and helped my family keep everything organized." —Kevin Garcia

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "I purchased one for myself and had a really good experience traveling with them. Nothing leaked, not even the witch hazel. I was really impressed and bought two more for my daughters and took them on our family vacation. We love these travel kits." —M

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 13 variations).

Promising review: "A must-have for traveling! This backpack is lightweight, has multiple pockets on the inside and outside for small items, and was so awesome for an eight-day vacation to Hawaii! Felt safe with my items in it and it was a great small personal item on the plane. Highly recommend!" —Marianne :]

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in two sizes and in 13 colors/styles).

Using the atomizer is easy: Simply unscrew the cap to your perfume bottle, place the perfume nozzle into the hole at the bottom of the atomizer, and pump the perfume inside.

Promising review: "Usually I'll take whatever samples I haven't tried out yet with me on vacation, but these let me take my favorite fragrances with me when I travel without worrying about losing or breaking the big bottle! I find myself throwing them in my purse or gym bag as well since they are so portable." —Labernatty

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $8.65.

Note: This can get flagged while going through security, so you may want to put it in an easily accessible place in your checked bag to be safe.

Promising review: "I bought this to use in an Airbnb in an unfamiliar residential area. The lock system was easy to use, worked perfectly, and allowed my family to enjoy our vacation without worrying about security. It's a simple product that works!" —G. Mills

Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

Promising review: "When traveling, the iWALK portable charger is indispensable. Fits comfortably in my back pocket. No worries about running out of power and having a dead iPhone." —Joseph Perez

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in six colors).

It fits any phone up to 100mm x 170mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). And you can totally use the touchscreen through the case — including the camera! People take incredible photos with it.

Promising review: "The swim-up bar was our group’s meeting point every day while on vacation in Costa Rica. I had no worries about misplacing my phone nor damaging it in the pool. I caught lots of candid shots because I didn’t have to fumble with getting it out of a dry bag. I had my phone around my neck and shot through the plastic!" —Diane

Get it from Amazon for $6.31+ (available in 14 styles).

Liuliuby is a New York City-based small business founded by Mompreneur Mari Liu to reimagine everyday baby products after her own experiences as a new mother.

This harness is designed for ages 6 months and up.

Promising review: "This thing was amazing! Ten stars — it fit every type of chair we encountered on our Kenyan vacation! Kept our toddler controlled and made feeding on the go so easy. Very lightweight and packable, a vacation must-have!" —Kireme1

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

I bought one of these cloths after including it in previous posts, subsequently selling myself on it (hazard of the job). It honestly works better than I could've imagined! You really do just need to dampen it with water to have your makeup melting off in seconds. I think this is a great zero-waste option for people (like me) who don't wear a ton of makeup on the day-to-day, because you can get a lot of uses from this cloth without needing to wash it constantly. I've found it especially handy for traveling, as I don't need to pack any liquid/cream removers or drop money on single-use wipes. It also washes up shockingly well. I've had it for close to three years and every time it comes out of the washing machine almost entirely stain-free I'm equally shocked.

Get it from Amazon for $19+ (available in 14 colors).

Promising review: "This product works great and the three-pack is a good deal, whether you want to label each one for a specific use or share with members of the family. It is easy to use and doesn't take long to dry. I keep one in my purse and of course it is a must-have when traveling." —DeeNicole

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $7.88.

Promising review: "I bought two straps to use for my trip. It was so worth it! It held my family's light jackets and kids travel neck pillow. We also used it to hold our water bottles on our hikes. I wish I knew about these sooner!" —Lisa H

Get it from Amazon for $8.49 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "This is an amazing travel accessory! When you are trying to juggle your hot beverage with a water bottle, your phone, and a boarding pass, this is a handy, easily stash-able uni-tasker to have. Fits perfectly on my carry-on bag and larger rolling bags as well." —Pirate

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 29 styles).

Promising review: "This is perfect. Whenever we travel, my kids always say 'make me a list of what I have to pack.' I always worry I will forget to tell them something random like underwear or pajamas...so now, I just check the boxes, they pack, and can review the list if they want to add anything." —AmyH

Get it from Amazon for $7+ (available in two colors and in a road trip edition).

You can also switch between pound and kilogram measurements.

Promising review: "Works great, a must-have when flying. Very accurate scale. Easy to read with the light on it. It's a must if you have a wife like mine who loves to shop for clothes and fill up her suitcase along with mine, or if you want to stay under that 40 pounds and avoid paying the extra for overweight baggage fees. Easy to use, very accurate, well-made, and a nice design. Very pleased. Saved me money." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "Love these water socks. The are comfy and cute. I have never owned a pair before but I wanted to try these for an upcoming vacation in Belize. I have tried them out a couple of times in a swimming pool and they are great. I love that they are so lightweight that I forget I am wearing anything on my feet at all. They give me the confidence to stand in the pool without worry of stepping on something or scratching my feet." —Joan Wiley

Get it from Amazon for $9.88+ (available in women's sizes 4–13.5, men's sizes 3–12, and in 44 styles).

Promising review: "I am a terrible flyer who recently took the red-eye from Dubai to Chicago (15 hours). The Trtl Pillow was a mini lifesaver! I was able to comfortably rest my head on the support and felt warm enough to actually doze off....a rare accomplishment for this skittish flyer. The Velcro works wonderfully with regards to adjustment, and I liked wrapping the fabric around my mouth and nose. Sort of felt cozy...even if I did look like a ninja in a neck brace! Overall, this product has changed the way that I fly, and I am so thankful for this invention and the opportunity to support a small company with big ideas." —S.Viruly

Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in four colors).

Lay-n-Go is a woman-owned small business that's been in business for over 10 years! What started as a solution for quickly cleaning up Legos has evolved into a full line of products to solve a wide range of organizational needs.

Promising review: "I've been in the travel industry for 16 years and up til now I haven't found a durable and easy-to-access makeup bag. They are always too small or so big your makeup rolls around and gets on everything. This is the perfect size to fit a full face worth of makeup products without being bulgy or bulky. The brush holders inside work perfectly, and any small items like bobby pins or hair ties go great in the zipper compartment to keep them easily accessible. Highly recommended if you do make-up on the go." —ASilver105

Get it from Amazon for $24.95+ (available in three sizes and 32 colors).

Promising review: "This will carry four frozen breastmilk bags and keep them frozen six to eight hours, which is perfect for domestic airport travel or small outings. I like to bring a few extra bags with me on trips for a night out or if it will be hard to nurse somewhere. Awesome product and less bulky that other cooler bags." —Joshua

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in 10 colors and prints).

Promising review: "This is a must-have item for anyone who is committed to travelling lightly and taking small bags whenever/wherever possible. If you are an urban back-packer or even an outdoors backpacker, these are amazing bags that make the rest of your bag so much easier to pack!" —Lisa

Get them from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in packs of two, three, or six, and in 10 styles).

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Promising review:I regret not buying this in the beginning when I started traveling. I can clip it to the back of the seat in front of me and also on the windows.Promising review:This is excellent for travel, especially in public bathrooms that don’t always guarantee soap.Promising review:I bought these for a 16-hour roadtrip, and they worked 100%. I felt perfectly comfortable the whole way through. Promising review:Very easy to use and not messy at all.Promising review:I’ve had some bad sunburns. I slather this on and reapply after it’s soaked in and I wake up with a deep tan.Whatever is in it is like magic! Promising review:I couldn't wear dresses or skirts in the heat if I was walking anywhere, and now I live in them because of this stuff!Promising review:My daughter was covered in mud one day, and these took out all of it. Will be ordering them for future trips! Promising review:We take this with us on resort vacations. It's nice to be able to wash out swimsuits, etc. and hang them to dry every day so they don't smell after days of nonstop ocean fun.Promising review: I like the fact that they are waterproof and can use them on vacation without worrying about damaging them.Promising review:The sound quality was excellent. I'm so excited about this productPromising review:It held way more than I was expectingPromising review: I absolutely hate having to worry about all the different cords I need for travelAbsolutely love this gadget!Promising review:f you travel a lot, especially internationally, this is a must havePromising review:Didn't have to worry about misplacing my passport or fear my card info being compromised.Promising review:I took my kids on their first international trip, and this thing was a total lifesaver.Promising review:I was really impressed and bought two more for my daughters and took them on our family vacation.Promising review:A must-have for traveling!Promising review: these let me take my favorite fragrances with me when I travel without worrying about losing or breaking the big bottle!Promising review: The lock system was easy to use, worked perfectly, and allowed my family to enjoy our vacation without worrying about security.Promising review: No worries about running out of power and having a dead iPhone.Promising review:I had no worries about misplacing my phone nor damaging it in the pool.Promising review: Ten stars — it fit every type of chair we encountered on our Kenyan vacation!You really do just need to dampen it with water to have your makeup melting off in seconds. I've found it especially handy for traveling, as I don't need to pack any liquid/cream removers or drop money on single-use wipes.Promising review:I keep one in my purse and of course it is a must-have when traveling.Promising review:It held my family's light jackets and kids travel neck pillow. Promising review:Promising review:I always worry I will forget to tell them something random like underwear or pajamas...so now, I just check the boxesPromising review:Works great, a must-have when flying.Promising review:I wanted to try these for an upcoming vacation in Belize.They give me the confidence to stand in the pool without worry of stepping on something or scratching my feet.Promising review: The Trtl Pillow was a mini lifesaver! I was able to comfortably rest my head on the support and felt warm enough to actually doze off....a rare accomplishment for this skittish flyer.Promising review:This is the perfect size to fit a full face worth of makeup products without being bulgy or bulky.Promising review:This will carry four frozen breastmilk bags and keep them frozen six to eight hours, which is perfect for domestic airport travel or small outings. Promising review:This is a must-have item for anyone who is committed to travelling lightly and taking small bags whenever/wherever possible.
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